Extremely unrealistic expectations. - Assistant Store Manager Talbots Employee Review

2.0
Oct 22, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Village locations have better hours, including holiday hours, than mall. Don't usually get angry or hard to deal with cusomters. Good discount, however the clothes are still very expensive.

Cons

No merrit raises for any one in company in over 6 years. Little to no opportunity for growth and promotions- constant outside hires. Expects a lot for little compensation. Absolutely no work life balance possible, even in village stores. Quality of product is nothing like it used to be, however, still has very high price points. Upper management and corporate constantly changing. Would not reccomend.

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5.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Team was so supportive and kind - Taught me lots of valuable industry experience

Cons

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1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None. This company is garbage compared to how it used to be.

Cons

Slave wages, not enough hours for anyone except management because the private equity company that owns us has cut our staff to a skeleton crew even on busy days. Management and associate alike are stretched super thin to the point of exhaustion. Even as a sales associate, there was a time I supported myself on a Talbots salary. Now I have to choose between paying my car insurance or getting an oil change. I used to get 30+ hours a week even as a sales associate. Now I'm lucky if I get 20. Health benefits are a rip-off. The company in my observation has had a time finding and maintaining good workers. If you value your livelihood, run fast and run far.

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